Show THE FIVE LEADING FIRE FIHE HAZARDS according to the national board ot of fire underwriters it if people would inform themselves about the five leading fire hazards which are responsible for the majority of our fires the number of fires in chii country could be reduced by a tremendous percentage first and foremost of the hazards is carelessness with matches am and smoking materials and this is also one cne of the easiest hazards to eliminate be absolutely certain that al ia such materials are extinguished be ture fure discard discarding mg and even then dont chiow them into waste paper bas leets kaep plenty of ash trays han dy store your matches where they aie beyond the reach of children and never smoke in bed heating plants are another prolific source of firmand fire and they constitute a hazard which is at its worst this time of year chimneys 4 flues should be checked and cleaned each year flue linings of fire fira clayware cla clay yare are essential for maximum sa bety sagging or rusted stove pipes should be repaired and smoke pipes should be a safe distance from combustibles combustible overheat over heat ing of stoves and furnaces is always a danger never force the fire it if your heating plant is not working satisfactorily call in an empei misuse of electricity is still asard fuses of the correct size only other main cause of fire use s anand never use a coin as a substitute disconnect all heat producing appliances V ances when leaving home have exposed wiring inspected and it if necessary repaired by a quale qu quade aie i e by an amateur spontaneous combustion is one ot of fires many allies it as mysterious as it sounds oily Oil yand and paint stained rags or mops are among 1 I e worst offenders and should always be kept in tightly closed metal containers ta and even papers and similar rubbish have been known t to 0 burst into flame spontaneously kelp keep all rooms tree free 0 disorderly debris and dont forget the attic basen basement Tent and closets A cause of many deaths and sei ious injuries is home cleaning with ben benzine zirie naptha gasoline and simlar explosive liquids send conr cleaning out that both the cheapest and safest way in the long run here are the rules that will prevent most fires preserve them and observe them and the chances will be long against fire paying a disastrous visit to your home |